fall capes

A charming ginger hue adds sophistication to Peruvian artisan Pia Zavala's newest garment. Crafted from high-quality alpaca blend yarns, this soft pullover sweater displays a striped design accented with chain details, which beautifully complement the ribbed crew neck, cuff and bottom hem.

Alfredo Falcon of Peru designs this striped knit ruana with bold colors and a mixture of geometric motifs. A touch of baby alpaca adds to the ruana's warmth and feel. Lightweight, the ruana makes a wonderful layering piece.

Alfredo Falcon learned the craft of weaving from his parents, who learned from their parents before them. He says, “We have been a family devoted to the world of textiles for generations. I use modern colors, but I remain true to Incan and colonial motifs.”

Woven by hand, subtle shades of brown, gray and rich navy blue conjure the night. This generous and elegant shawl by Wilmer Vilchez comes to life in luxurious alpaca wool.

Embrace this delightful shawl's unparalleled style and warmth in a captivating palette of soft, enchanting hues. A true reflection of the expertise of the Ulloa Family artisans in Peru, it is meticulously woven on traditional looms. The fabulous accessory boasts fringes and stripes in azure, white, pastel pink, fuchsia, maroon, cinnabar and tangerine shades.

The many cultures and peoples of Peru are represented in the color palette of this fabulous unisex scarf made with 100% alpaca. The Ulloa family of artisans design and hand-weave the scarf on traditional looms in shades of yellow, green, red, purple, gray, pink and black.